New from Marka Racing, their new aluminium car stand is designed for 1/10th and 1/12th scale onroad. Produced in aluminium it has been black anodised with machined chamfered edging, the top surface sports multiple holes for holding shocks, diffs etc. For the top surface foam strips are included to prevent the car from sliding off while the underside has small plastic dots for more stability on your bench.
Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]
The Losi Mini’s are back featuring TLR 2wd buggy engineering and performance in a 1/16th package, the Losi Mini-B Buggy is terrain-tearing and track-ready. The larger 1/16th scale is stable on the track generating quicker speeds and improved handling. With suspension geometry updated and taken from the TLR 22 platform and the inclusion of waterproof electronics with a 2.4Ghz radio system, you get more from a Mini than ever before. It features a mid-motor configuration for better balance, oil filled shocks and a full range of option parts all in a total ready-to-run package.
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Available from French brand Rusti Design is this rear shock tower for vintage Team Losi XX buggies. The shock tower is made from 6mm carbon fibre and it features the same anchor points as the stock part for all XX generations, from the original XX to the XX-CR KE and allows the use of modern wing mounts. The benefit is you get a stiffer wing mount as well as a stronger shock tower plus you can fit the motor wires under the tower for the cleanest look.
Source: Rusti Design [rustidesign.fr]
Axon have presented the V2 version of their TCS spur gear. Tested over a long period of time in various different conditions, the new new gear is more round and the tooth shape has been optimised. The result being a better feeling under throttle and braking as well as better rolling performance in cornering. Available in 64P, all versions from 100T to 116T and 48P only even numbers from 80T to 90T.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
The new 8200mAh 1S battery from Arrowmax is a direct replacement for the previous 3.7V model. Tested and race-proven, this competition-grade battery is made for serious 12th scale racers and the ‘big’ battery provides a tremendous amount of runtime and power. Only 18.5mm high, this super LCG battery allows racers to maximise the car balance on track.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Korean brand Stradale have released their universal pit guy for 1/8th and 1/10th nitro racing. Made from aluminium plates and foam, it allows the user to conveniently carry a car on starter box together with all the relevant tools needed in the pit lane such as fuel bottle, fuel gun, glow igniter etc. The tool section is made of a special high density foam to securely hold your equipment, while not absorbing any of the fuel that will inevitably be spilled, especially in the fuel gun hole which is open on the bottom. The starter box can be securely held in place while the entire unit has two straps for carrying.
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More new option parts for the Tamiya TC-01 from T-Works with a number of new lightweight parts. Starting with the centre cup, which has now been machined from 7075-T6 hard coated aluminium giving a significant weight saving, 1.67grams compared to 4.75grams of the original. Next up are new 12mm wheel adaptors, featuring a clamping type design they are again lightweight aluminium and are available as a set of 4 original offset hexes or as a pair of +1mm offset hexes.
RC Maker have presented their new GeoCarbon HD weighted tweak wheel set for touring cars. The concept is simple yet very effective. The wheels are weighted offside and on a ball bearing, so as soon as you pick the car up trying to see what wheel comes off first, the wheel that is high will spin, and indicate which way to turn the collars on the opposite end of the car. No more getting down on your knees eye-balling it, or feeling for the lift off point, simply watch which one spins first, and that’s the high corner. The wheels feature ABEC 7 Quality bearings and integrated 7075 Alu knurled thumb nut. The wheels and nut stay as one piece to ensure you never lose anything. The opposite end features the same hardware, except with a stable “A” design to ensure the car stays still and rigid whilst doing your tweak. Just swap them front to rear when doing the opposite end.
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